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Listed below are the recalls for the manufacturer of BUELL motorcycles, published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) & updated on a regular basis. Find the model of the motorcycle you are searching for below to see an explaination of the recall(s) and what impact it may have on you & your safety.

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• 09-09 1125CR (1)

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• 97-97 CYCLONE (1)

• 03-03 FIREBOLT XB9R (1)

• 03-03 LIGHTNING LOW (1)

• 97-02 M2 (4)

• 97-00 M2 CYCLONE (21)

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• 96-98 S1 LIGHTNING (22)

• 97-98 S1 WHITE LIGHTNING (7)

• 98-98 S1W (1)

• 98-98 S1W WHITE LIGHTNING (1)

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• 99-02 X1 (2)

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• 05-05 XB12R (1)

• 04-05 XB12S (2)

• 06-07 XB12X (3)

• 09-09 XB12XP (1)

• 08-09 XB12XT (2)

• 04-04 XB9S (1)

• 03-04 XB9SL (2)

• 05-05 XB9SX (1)

  

BUELL 1125CR RECALLS - BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.

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2009 BUELL 1125CR - (140 vehicles affected) - Campaign #08V554000
SUMMARY:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DESCRIPTION:
BUELL IS RECALLING 140 MY 2009 1125CR MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN EXPERIENCE A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE REAR CYLINDER CAM CHAIN TENSION GUIDE (PART NUMBER F0020.1AM). THIS CAN CAUSE PLASTIC DEBRIS TO BLOCK THE OIL PUMP SCREEN, POSSIBLY LEADING TO OIL STARVATION AND ENGINE SEIZURE.
CONSEQUENCE:
THIS CONDITION MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO SEIZE, RESULTING IN REAR WHEEL LOCK-UP. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CAM CHAIN TENSIONER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-342-4680.
NOTES:
BUELL RECALL NO. 0836.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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Recall database last updated Saturday, November 01, 2008